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... of data or damage to equipment. + IMPORTANT: Indicates information that is important to http://csd.acer.com.tw. Date 08-14-2012 08-17-2012 Version Frist Draft Rev 01 Chapter 1 2 Updates Memory Spec Card reader supporting Check and update Mac address Service guide files and updates are no representations or warranties...
... of data or damage to equipment. + IMPORTANT: Indicates information that is important to http://csd.acer.com.tw. Date 08-14-2012 08-17-2012 Version Frist Draft Rev 01 Chapter 1 2 Updates Memory Spec Card reader supporting Check and update Mac address Service guide files and updates are no representations or warranties...
Acer Aspire ZS600 Desktop Service Guide
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...User input (text that represents information displayed on a computer screen, such as menus, prompts, responses to the basic configuration for Acer's global product offering. General information 0 Before using this generic service guide. These localized features are shown in this information and ... have decided to extend the functionality of customer machines. If, for whatever reason, a part number change is made, it supports, read the following general information. iii To better fit local market requirements and enhance product competitiveness, your regional offices or the...
...User input (text that represents information displayed on a computer screen, such as menus, prompts, responses to the basic configuration for Acer's global product offering. General information 0 Before using this generic service guide. These localized features are shown in this information and ... have decided to extend the functionality of customer machines. If, for whatever reason, a part number change is made, it supports, read the following general information. iii To better fit local market requirements and enhance product competitiveness, your regional offices or the...
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... Core i3 2120 3.30G 3M 65W, Intel HD Graphics 2000 (Sandy Bridge) Chipset Intel H61 Express Chipset Memory Dual-channel 1600 MHz DDR3 SO-DIMM support: Up to 4GB per memory module Upgrade option with 2 DIMM slots Graphics Intel HD Graphics technology (Microsoft DirectX 10.1) Discrete graphic cards...
... Core i3 2120 3.30G 3M 65W, Intel HD Graphics 2000 (Sandy Bridge) Chipset Intel H61 Express Chipset Memory Dual-channel 1600 MHz DDR3 SO-DIMM support: Up to 4GB per memory module Upgrade option with 2 DIMM slots Graphics Intel HD Graphics technology (Microsoft DirectX 10.1) Discrete graphic cards...
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... LAN: Gigabit Ethernet WPAN: Bluetooth 4.0 LE Webcam: 2.0MP stand-alone webcam with 1920 x 1080 resolution TV-tuner 0 Acer TV-tuner options: Hybrid TV-tuner supporting worldwide dual DVB-T (Digital Video Broadcasting-Terrestrial) Hybrid TV-tuner supporting worldwide analog and ATSC (Advanced Television Systems 1-4 Hardware Specifications and Configurations
... LAN: Gigabit Ethernet WPAN: Bluetooth 4.0 LE Webcam: 2.0MP stand-alone webcam with 1920 x 1080 resolution TV-tuner 0 Acer TV-tuner options: Hybrid TV-tuner supporting worldwide dual DVB-T (Digital Video Broadcasting-Terrestrial) Hybrid TV-tuner supporting worldwide analog and ATSC (Advanced Television Systems 1-4 Hardware Specifications and Configurations
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Table 1-1. Cardreader Test List Supporting Type Detail Micro SD Transcend 8GB SDHC I/O ports 0 Side Two USB 3.0 ports (one USB 3.0 port with charger only near by cardreader) ... Source selection PC / HDMI-in button Software 0 7digital BookLive Hulu Netflix Spotify Exent Freeride Player Wild Tangent WW Acer Clear.fi Media v2.01 Acer Clear.fi Photo v2.01 AcerCloud Portal MediaEspresso Nero 12 Essentials Acer Edition AcerCloud Docs Office 2010 AIR Gesture MyWinLocker Suite v4 1-6 Hardware Specifications and Configurations
Table 1-1. Cardreader Test List Supporting Type Detail Micro SD Transcend 8GB SDHC I/O ports 0 Side Two USB 3.0 ports (one USB 3.0 port with charger only near by cardreader) ... Source selection PC / HDMI-in button Software 0 7digital BookLive Hulu Netflix Spotify Exent Freeride Player Wild Tangent WW Acer Clear.fi Media v2.01 Acer Clear.fi Photo v2.01 AcerCloud Portal MediaEspresso Nero 12 Essentials Acer Edition AcerCloud Docs Office 2010 AIR Gesture MyWinLocker Suite v4 1-6 Hardware Specifications and Configurations
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...) Rear I/O Connector 0 1 HDMI-in connector 1 HDMI-out connector 4 USB 2.0 connectors 1 DC in jack 1 RJ45 connector (support Giga LAN) 1 S/PDIF Connector 1 Coaxial (NTSC/PAL) connector Motherboard Mounting Feature 0 Features for Power LED (S0(Blue, not blink...
...) Rear I/O Connector 0 1 HDMI-in connector 1 HDMI-out connector 4 USB 2.0 connectors 1 DC in jack 1 RJ45 connector (support Giga LAN) 1 S/PDIF Connector 1 Coaxial (NTSC/PAL) connector Motherboard Mounting Feature 0 Features for Power LED (S0(Blue, not blink...
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...~60HZ Output:19V 7.1A (135W); 19V 9.5A (180W) Security Feature 0 Lock pad Thermal Feature 0 Support Intel 65W TDP CPU plus 55W VGA and full configuration should pass thermal criteria. Adequate venting in the rear of converter cable, LVDS...button side for increase contact area between USB connector and MB shielding. Power Supply Electrical Design Feature 0 135W/180W in stable mode (Acer Assign System Power Unit) EPS 2.0 (The maximum no-load power consumption for EPS 2.0 is 0.5W or less for details ...
...~60HZ Output:19V 7.1A (135W); 19V 9.5A (180W) Security Feature 0 Lock pad Thermal Feature 0 Support Intel 65W TDP CPU plus 55W VGA and full configuration should pass thermal criteria. Adequate venting in the rear of converter cable, LVDS...button side for increase contact area between USB connector and MB shielding. Power Supply Electrical Design Feature 0 135W/180W in stable mode (Acer Assign System Power Unit) EPS 2.0 (The maximum no-load power consumption for EPS 2.0 is 0.5W or less for details ...
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...A: 1 slot; Channel B: 1 slot Dual channel support Speed support:1600 MHz Capacity support: SO-DDR III un-buffered non-ECC DIMM support 1GB to 8GB max. Memory support Design Criteria: Should meet Intel chipset ...None SATA 0 Slot Type: SATA Slot Quantity: 3 Transfer rate support: 1.5Gb/s and 3Gb/s Storage Type Support: HDD/CD-ROM/CD-RW/DVD-ROM/DVD-RW/DVD+RW/DVD Dual/DVD SuperMultiPlus/ Blu-Ray ODD Audio 0 ...
...A: 1 slot; Channel B: 1 slot Dual channel support Speed support:1600 MHz Capacity support: SO-DDR III un-buffered non-ECC DIMM support 1GB to 8GB max. Memory support Design Criteria: Should meet Intel chipset ...None SATA 0 Slot Type: SATA Slot Quantity: 3 Transfer rate support: 1.5Gb/s and 3Gb/s Storage Type Support: HDD/CD-ROM/CD-RW/DVD-ROM/DVD-RW/DVD+RW/DVD Dual/DVD SuperMultiPlus/ Blu-Ray ODD Audio 0 ...
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... reference, please propose your solution) S/N ratio: 90 dB at rear output jack Follow Acer Audio Spec v5.2 and Audio C/R should support Acer Internal speaker spec Follow Realtek audio design: (for front DB jack detection issue) Jack...by cardreader) 3 ports for Daughter board (BT/TP/CM) 1 port for mini-PCIE card (TV-Card) Data transfer rate support: USB 3.0 (side I/O only) / 2.0 / 1.1 IEEE 1394 0 None Buzzer 0 1 on board buzzer Front Panel...
... reference, please propose your solution) S/N ratio: 90 dB at rear output jack Follow Acer Audio Spec v5.2 and Audio C/R should support Acer Internal speaker spec Follow Realtek audio design: (for front DB jack detection issue) Jack...by cardreader) 3 ports for Daughter board (BT/TP/CM) 1 port for mini-PCIE card (TV-Card) Data transfer rate support: USB 3.0 (side I/O only) / 2.0 / 1.1 IEEE 1394 0 None Buzzer 0 1 on board buzzer Front Panel...
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... control for CPU/System/North bridge FAN separately by individual sensor PWM function should cover ACPI mode and non-ACPI mode Support thermal shutdown mechanism FAN control by super I/O but reserve Intel Quiet System Technology (IQST) feature System LED Definition 0 Power State LED...
... control for CPU/System/North bridge FAN separately by individual sensor PWM function should cover ACPI mode and non-ACPI mode Support thermal shutdown mechanism FAN control by super I/O but reserve Intel Quiet System Technology (IQST) feature System LED Definition 0 Power State LED...
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...;1 ILM+SKT+BP for LGA 1155 CPU (assign by Acer) 1 9Pin LCD Panel Power Supply Connector 2 SO-DDR3 memory sockets 1 90 Degree PCI-E x16 2.0 Slot (Support low-profile Graphic Cards, single slot) 2 ...61472;1 4Pin Speaker Connector 1 3Pin CIR header (support RC6 / RCMM) 1 on board buzzer Acer Hardware spec 0 Please follow: Acer Desktop H/W Validation Request rev 2.7 Acer Motherboard EE Design Request v3.7 Hardware Specifications and Configurations 1-15...
...;1 ILM+SKT+BP for LGA 1155 CPU (assign by Acer) 1 9Pin LCD Panel Power Supply Connector 2 SO-DDR3 memory sockets 1 90 Degree PCI-E x16 2.0 Slot (Support low-profile Graphic Cards, single slot) 2 ...61472;1 4Pin Speaker Connector 1 3Pin CIR header (support RC6 / RCMM) 1 on board buzzer Acer Hardware spec 0 Please follow: Acer Desktop H/W Validation Request rev 2.7 Acer Motherboard EE Design Request v3.7 Hardware Specifications and Configurations 1-15...
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...). 5 Headphone/speaker Connects to USB 3.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera). Hardware Specifications and Configurations 1-17 Table 1-3. Left View No Icon Item 1 3 in 1 Card Reader slot supports USB charge. Note: The USB 3.0 port near to 3 in 1 Card Reader 2 USB 3.0 ports 3 mini B-CAS Card Reader 4 USB 3.0 ports Description Accepts Secure Digital (SD), MultiMediaCard...
...). 5 Headphone/speaker Connects to USB 3.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera). Hardware Specifications and Configurations 1-17 Table 1-3. Left View No Icon Item 1 3 in 1 Card Reader slot supports USB charge. Note: The USB 3.0 port near to 3 in 1 Card Reader 2 USB 3.0 ports 3 mini B-CAS Card Reader 4 USB 3.0 ports Description Accepts Secure Digital (SD), MultiMediaCard...
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Table 1-5. Hardware Specifications and Configurations 1-19 Rear View No Icon Item 1 Coaxial connector 2 SPDIF connector 3 USB 2.0 ports Description Connects to a TV Connects to SPDIF Connects to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera). 4 USB 2.0 ports Connects to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera). 5 Ethernet (RJ-45) port Connects to an Ethernet 10/100/1000-based network. 6 HDMI port Supports high definition digital video connections.
Table 1-5. Hardware Specifications and Configurations 1-19 Rear View No Icon Item 1 Coaxial connector 2 SPDIF connector 3 USB 2.0 ports Description Connects to a TV Connects to SPDIF Connects to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera). 4 USB 2.0 ports Connects to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera). 5 Ethernet (RJ-45) port Connects to an Ethernet 10/100/1000-based network. 6 HDMI port Supports high definition digital video connections.
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... information. Parameter Intel EIST Intel XD Bit System Utilities Description Intel EIST (Enhanced Intel Speed Step Technology) function support. Processor Multiplier information Selects power on state for Num Lock. Enables or disables BIOS to display error beeps or... Options N/A N/A N/A N/A Off/On Disabled/Enabled 0 0 Table 2-3. XD can prevent certain classes of malicious buffer overflow attacks when combined with a supporting OS. (Windows XP SP2, SUSE Linux 9.2, RedHat Enterprise 3 Update) Options Disabled/Enabled Disabled/Enabled 2-7 SATA Port (AHCI Port) 1 information. Table...
... information. Parameter Intel EIST Intel XD Bit System Utilities Description Intel EIST (Enhanced Intel Speed Step Technology) function support. Processor Multiplier information Selects power on state for Num Lock. Enables or disables BIOS to display error beeps or... Options N/A N/A N/A N/A Off/On Disabled/Enabled 0 0 Table 2-3. XD can prevent certain classes of malicious buffer overflow attacks when combined with a supporting OS. (Windows XP SP2, SUSE Linux 9.2, RedHat Enterprise 3 Update) Options Disabled/Enabled Disabled/Enabled 2-7 SATA Port (AHCI Port) 1 information. Table...
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Change Supervisor Password Valid Keys: (1)a-z (A-Z) non case sensitive. (2)0, 1-9 (3)11 special keys 4)Key pad: 0-9 support and */-+. (5 special keys) (5)Only support scan code. Show up while "Secure Boot Mode" as "Disabled". Options Not Installed/Installed Not Installed/Installed [Press Enter] 2-12 System Utilities Options Disabled/Enabled 0 0 ...
Change Supervisor Password Valid Keys: (1)a-z (A-Z) non case sensitive. (2)0, 1-9 (3)11 special keys 4)Key pad: 0-9 support and */-+. (5 special keys) (5)Only support scan code. Show up while "Secure Boot Mode" as "Disabled". Options Not Installed/Installed Not Installed/Installed [Press Enter] 2-12 System Utilities Options Disabled/Enabled 0 0 ...
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... 3-5 Disassembly Process 3-6 Disassembly Flowchart 3-7 Remove the Stand 3-8 Remove the ODD Bezel 3-10 Remove the Rear Cabinet 3-12 Remove the Motherboard Shielding 3-15 Remove the VESA Support Bracket 3-17 Remove the HDD Module 3-19 Remove the ODD Module 3-22 Remove the Speaker 3-25 Remove the Heatsink 3-28 Remove the CPU Blower 3-30...
... 3-5 Disassembly Process 3-6 Disassembly Flowchart 3-7 Remove the Stand 3-8 Remove the ODD Bezel 3-10 Remove the Rear Cabinet 3-12 Remove the Motherboard Shielding 3-15 Remove the VESA Support Bracket 3-17 Remove the HDD Module 3-19 Remove the ODD Module 3-22 Remove the Speaker 3-25 Remove the Heatsink 3-28 Remove the CPU Blower 3-30...
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... the Convert Board 3-92 Replace the ODD Module 3-96 Replace the HDD Module 3-99 Replace the Heatsink 3-103 Replace the Speaker 3-105 Replace the VESA Support Bracket 3-109 Connect and route the cables 3-110 Replace the Motherboard Shielding 3-113 Replace the Rear Cabinet 3-115 Replace the ODD Bezel 3-116 Replace the...
... the Convert Board 3-92 Replace the ODD Module 3-96 Replace the HDD Module 3-99 Replace the Heatsink 3-103 Replace the Speaker 3-105 Replace the VESA Support Bracket 3-109 Connect and route the cables 3-110 Replace the Motherboard Shielding 3-113 Replace the Rear Cabinet 3-115 Replace the ODD Bezel 3-116 Replace the...
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Tear off the Al foil on VESA support bracket. VESA Support Bracket Table 3-5. Remove 7 screws on VESA support bracket and thermal fins. Figure 3-16. Lift to remove VESA support bracket. Screw Type 3-17 Figure 3-17. Al foil on VESA Support Bracket 2. Screws Step VESA Support Bracket Removal Screw M4*6 Quantity 7 3. Remove the VESA Support Bracket 0 1.
Tear off the Al foil on VESA support bracket. VESA Support Bracket Table 3-5. Remove 7 screws on VESA support bracket and thermal fins. Figure 3-16. Lift to remove VESA support bracket. Screw Type 3-17 Figure 3-17. Al foil on VESA Support Bracket 2. Screws Step VESA Support Bracket Removal Screw M4*6 Quantity 7 3. Remove the VESA Support Bracket 0 1.
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Consolidate OSD board with 2 screws. OSD Board 2. Figure 3-105. Replace the OSD Board 0 1. Figure 3-104. Insert OSD board to the support bracket of base pan. OSD Board Table 3-27. Screws Step OSD Board Replacement M3*5 Screw Quantity 2 Screw Type 3-70
Consolidate OSD board with 2 screws. OSD Board 2. Figure 3-105. Replace the OSD Board 0 1. Figure 3-104. Insert OSD board to the support bracket of base pan. OSD Board Table 3-27. Screws Step OSD Board Replacement M3*5 Screw Quantity 2 Screw Type 3-70
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Replace the VESA Support Bracket 0 1. VESA Support Bracket Table 3-44. Figure 3-168. Screws Step VESA Support Bracket Replacement Screw M3*5 Quantity 6 Screw Type 3-109 Position VESA support bracket on base pan and consolidate it with 6 screws.
Replace the VESA Support Bracket 0 1. VESA Support Bracket Table 3-44. Figure 3-168. Screws Step VESA Support Bracket Replacement Screw M3*5 Quantity 6 Screw Type 3-109 Position VESA support bracket on base pan and consolidate it with 6 screws.